Early voting begins Thursday September 9 for voters in Hughes County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day, have the option of voting early at their County Election Board.

September, 17 2021, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the October 12th Special Elections Moss School District And Calvin School District, Hughes County Election Board Secretary Brandy Davis said today.

FELONIES Bourne, Cameron — Burglary in the First Degree Brunson, Walter Shane — Burglary, Second Degree Collins, Crystal Michell — Grand Larceny Duncan, Jqames Anthony — Grand Larceny Gaskins, Sumer Nicole — Assault & Batter with a Dangerous Weapon Hooper, Jonathan Edward — Knowingly Receiving or Concealing Stolen Property Wyatt, Misty Merrell — Harboring a Fugitive from Justice MISDEMEANORS Hooper, Jonathan Edward — Possession of Credit Card Belonging to Another Williams, Elizabeth — Possession of CDS-Methamphetamine CIVIL Synchrony Bank vs Delafuente, Ann — Indebtedness Jefferson Capital Systems vs Fixico, Hildean – Indebtedness Oklahoma Tax Commission vs Lee Jason — Tax Enforcement SMALL CLAIMS C&S Sales LLC vs Baca, Jacob Becerra, Armando vs Dinwiddie, Jade Becerra, Armando vs Prewett, Chassity Rose TRAFFIC Bates, Harley Dakota Joe – Seat Belt Berg, Zachery Lee – Speeding 36 mph or More over Limit Berg, Zachery Lee – Operating Motor Vehicle Without Valid Drivers’ License Burnell, Jennifer Rae – Seat Belt Cellars, Roger Wayne – Seat Belt Cheatwood, Micah Michelle – Speeding 1-10 mph Over Limit Cowell, Kristen Nicole – Failure to Wear Seat Belt Deery, Matthew Palmer – Speeding 1-10 mph Over Limit Dinwiddie, Dena – Speeding 11-15 mph Over Limit Feliciano, Joshua Joel – Speeding 16-20 mph Over Limit Harrington, Jacklyn Tamn – Speeding 16-20 mph Over Limit McCollom, Sarah Elizabeth – Speeding 11-15 mph Over Limit McKee, Hunter Garrette – Seat Belt Norman, Jennifer – Speeding 11-15 mph Over Limit.

Governor Kevin Stitt has called a special election to fill a vacancy in the office of Hughes County Commissioner District 3, Hughes County Election Board Secretary Brandy Davis said today. The special primary election will be held November 9, 2021.

These are times when statistics can be startling and bring clarity to an underlying problem. Recently, a U.S. Federal Reserve study revealed that half of Americans spend more than they earn. 25% cannot pay all of their regular bills each month, and half of Americans cannot come up with $400 in cash to cover an emergency. Ironically, these statistics come from the Federal government made up of leaders in Congress who don’t seem to be able to balance a budget or pay our commitments within the revenue they bring in.

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Democrats in Congress have condemned the recent election integrity law passed in Texas. In addition to the laws being extremely racist, misogynistic, and homophobic, Democrat politicians are saying that such laws will lead to a devastating decline in cheating.

The Holdenville Children’s Hospital building was recently burned in a house fire. A devistating loss for the family who lived there and a big part of Holdenville history gone..

Holdenville Firefighters responded to a fire on E. 8th Street in the early Monday morning hours this week. The home, which was originally the Holdenville Children’s Hospital, was a total loss. Photos Courtesy of Leslie Grippando (left photo) and Makayla Ballard (right photo).

The Holdenville City Council held their regularly scheduled meeting last Tuesday night. Most items on the agenda warranted little to no discussion before passing unanimously. Money was approved for the Fire Department to spend from their own budget on materials for Fire Prevention week coming up next week in Holdenville grade and middle schools, reserve police officer Robert Silva, Jr. was hired as a part-time officer, and a special election was set for November 9, 2021, to fill the vacant Ward 3 City Council seat.